The players are now eligible to be traded this season, along with Jay Bruce and Curtis Granderson, who were already cleared, according to MLB Network's Ken Rosenthal. GM Sandy Alderson said there is a strong possibility Granderson or Bruce could be traded.

Cabrera, who started the season at shortstop, has shown versatility by playing 20 games at second base and 12 games at third base this season. Meanwhile, Walker reportedly drew interest in the final stretch before the trade deadline, according to Newsday. He played his first career major league game at first base on Saturday.

The Mets acquired Ramos ahead of the trade deadline when they shipped two prospects to the Marlins in exchange for him. He has appeared in two games since joining the Mets, allowing two runs on three hits.

Cespedes, who has been limited to 63 games due to injuries, is hitting .278 with 11 home runs and 30 RBIs this season.

Mets at Orioles, Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.

The Mets will play two games in Baltimore

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Aug 13, 2018; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Mets left fielder Michael Conforto (30) is congratulated by first baseman Wilmer Flores (4) after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the seventh inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Andy Marlin)

The Mets begin a two-game series with the Orioles on Tuesday night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards at 7:05 p.m.

Mets notes

The Mets have won three of their last five games. They are also 23-28 on the road this season. ...The Mets' next 11 games with be played in five different cities. ...New York is ranked sixth with a .329 road OBP this season. ...The Mets managed to work 11 walks on Wednesday night against the Reds, which is the most in a game since 2008.

Jay Bruce begins a rehab assignment on Tuesday night, and his return could potentially block Mets first base prospect Peter Alonso from getting called up this season. Bruce will get time at first base and the outfield during his rehab assignment, Mets manager Mickey Callaway said on Tuesday, and the expectation is that he will get plenty of time at first base when he returns to the majors.

The Mets are reportedly not preparing to call up Alonso this season, and the return of Bruce and his presence at first base would seemingly make an Alonso call-up even less likely.

Is Reyes still on Mets for possible reunion with Wright?

Wright's current push may be his final attempt at a comeback

This past weekend, David Wright played in a minor-league rehab game, marking his first game action in more than a year. Meanwhile, Jose Reyes has remained on the Mets, despite the fact that he's hitting .193/.266/.304 while playing subar defense.

There have been countless times this season when fans had questioned why Reyes was not being released. Similarly, multiple reports have been written indicating Reyes was nearing the end of his time playing for the Mets. However, that day has yet to arrive, leaving fans, radio hosts and columnists to speculate Reyes is being protected because of his spot in team history.

After Wright successfully made it through five innings with St. Lucie on Sunday, it occurred to me that maybe Reyes is still around because there's a chance the former dynamic duo can suit up at the same for the Mets one last time this season...

Peter Alonso 'likes' tweet suggesting Mets should call him up

Alonso's offense isn't being questioned, but his defense is

Jul 15, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; USA infielder Peter Alonso (34) hits a two run home run in seventh inning against the World Team during the 2018 All Star Futures Game at Nationals Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports (Geoff Burke)

It seems that Peter Alonso thinks he's ready to be called up by the Mets.

The slugging first base prospect "liked" a tweet on Monday suggesting that keeping him down in Triple-A due to his potential defensive issues wasn't a good reason.

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Not only do you get an amazin' HD picture so every game feels like you're in Citi Field, but now, every Tuesday home games, Fios customers can enter for a chance to win Mets tickets, exclusive access and experiences at Citi Field through the SNY Superfan Sweepstakes, courtesy of Fios.

Mets' deGrom fans 12 Yankees; ERA now at MLB-best 1.81

'I just go out there and do what I can do'

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New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitches against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. (Andy Marlin/USA TODAY Sports)

Though he was hardly as dominant as he has shown he could be in past starts, Mets RHP Jacob deGrom struck out 12 batters in 6 2/3 strong innings in Monday's 8-5 win over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium.

DeGrom's ERA went up from 1.77 to 1.81 after he allowed three runs (two earned), but he pitched a quality start for the 16th consecutive outing as the Mets won for the fourth time in their last five games.

Manager Mickey Callaway said before the game he thought his ace should win the National League Cy Young Award despite not having as many wins as Max Scherzer, who leads the NL with 15, and deGrom did his best to prove him right on Monday.

Things you should know about tonight's game...

1) Amed Rosario started the Mets' home run barrage with his first career leadoff blast. Jose Bautista and Todd Frazier also went deep before Brandon Nimmo and Michael Conforto connected on consecutive homers in the seventh. The Mets entered Monday's game with 10 home runs in 11 games this month. Jeff McNeil added an RBI single in the Mets' two-run opening frame.

Mets' Wright strikes out, walks in second rehab game

Wright: 'My No. 1 concern is trying to catch up to the speed of the game'

Aug 13 | 10:32PM

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David Wright played a second straight rehab game on Monday, saw action in the field at third and ran the bases after reaching on a walk.

Mets third baseman David Wright struck out and walked in two plate appearances and played five innings at third base in his second rehab game with High-A St. Lucie on Monday.

"I think slowly but surely, you see the ball," Wright said Monday. "The more pitches I can get under my belt, the better. Hopefully the results come, but that shouldn't [be] and isn't my No. 1 concern right now. My No. 1 concern is trying to catch up to the speed of the game, get into a rhythm offensively and defensively."

Wright, who last appeared in a major-league game in May 2016, went 0-for-3 and played five innings on Sunday in his first rehab game as he looks to return from various back, neck and shoulder injuries.

Mets' Callaway on deGrom: 'He should win' Cy Young Award

DeGrom leads majors in ERA

Aug 13 | 7:15PM

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning at Citi Field. (Noah K. Murray/USA TODAY Sports)

The Nationals' Max Scherzer is tied for the MLB lead with 15 wins and ranks second in the National League with his 2.19 ERA.

But Mets manager Mickey Callaway believes his ace, Jacob deGrom, who only has six wins despite leading the majors with a 1.77 ERA, should be the frontrunner for the National League Cy Young Award.

"I think if we ended the season right now, he should win it," Callaway said prior to deGrom's start on Monday. "I think it's probably twice as impressive to see what he's done with the run support he's gotten compared to the pitchers who get tons of it. It's part of pitching in those high-stress situations."

Mets at Yankees, Monday at 7:05 p.m.

DeGrom faces Severino in make-up game

Aug 13 | 5:44PM

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New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo slides into third base with a triple as New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar awaits the throw during the first inning of the game at Citi Field. (Gregory Fisher/USA TODAY Sports)

The Mets and Yankees play a make-up game from July 22 when they meet for the final time in 2018 on Monday at Yankee Stadium at 7:05 p.m.

Subway Series notes

The Yankees are 10-8 without Aaron Judge this season. ... In 16 career games against the Yankees, Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has a .160 batting average with one home run and six RBIs. ... The Yankees are 3-2 against the Mets this season and 69-48 since the first Subway Series took place in 1997.

Mets' David Wright back in St. Lucie lineup on Monday

Wright went 0-for-3 in his first game on Sunday

Aug 13 | 4:02PM

After playing in his first live game since last August on Sunday, Mets 3B David Wright is back in the lineup for the St. Lucie Mets on Monday.

Wright will play third and bat second, and hopefully collect his first hit. The 35-year-old went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a fly out yesterday, but noted that getting back on the diamond was "something to build on."

"It's good to get out there," Wright said after Sunday's contest. "Hopefully the results will come, but for now, getting three at-bats, going out there and playing in the field for five innings, seeing some pitches -- some really dominant pitching."

The Yankees reportedly tried multiple times in July to trade for Mets ace Jacob deGrom. He remained in Queens and, instead of pitching for the Yankees, he'll be pitching against them Monday night in the Bronx.

The Mets were off last Thursday. Instead of giving deGrom an extra day of rest, Mets manager Mickey Callaway adjusted his rotation and will throw him on normal rest.

"The one thing that helped was we got a little bit of a lead his last game, where we were able to get him out probably an inning earlier than we had been going," Callaway explained last week. "So, pitching on the fifth day this time seemed to make some sense."

Tracking the Home Runs the Mets have hit at Citi Field

Aug 13 | 10:26AM

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This season, thanks to Citi, each time the home run apple goes up at Citi Field, another step is taken in the fight against childhood hunger.

For each Mets home run hit at Citi Field this season, Citi has pledged to donate enough for No Kid Hungry to provide 20,000 meals to kids in need in NYC and throughout the U.S. Learn more about the Citi Community Home Runs program at Mets.com/Citi.

Mets RHP Noah Syndergaard won for the fourth time in his last five starts by striking out seven baters and allowing three runs and seven hits in seven innings in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Miami Marlins.

"I felt a lot better mechanically today," Syndergaard told reporters. "I worked on it a lot in between starts and today I felt really comfortable out there. I wasn't really fighting myself on the mound. I really had to dig deep in the seventh inning to get through it."

Syndergaard (8-2) won his second straight start despite allowing at least three runs for the third straight outing. He allowed one run in the first inning, one in the fourth and another in the sixth, but neither he nor the bullpen allowed the Marlins to tie the game after Michael Conforto's sixth-inning homer gave the Mets their fourth run.

Things you should know about today's game...

1) Syndergaard allowed three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out seven. It was the 13th time in 14 starts the right-hander surrendered three runs or fewer. Syndergaard (8-2) won for the sixth time in his last seven decisions and improved to 5-0 with a 1.96 ERA in seven career starts against the Marlins.

Mets' Wright on first rehab game: 'I have something to build on'

Wright played five innings at third base and had three at-bats

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David Wright played in his first rehab game since August 2017 and later talked about the progress he's made in his comeback attempt.

Mets captain David Wright said he felt butterflies on Sunday in his first taste of live baseball since last August, but by the end of his day he felt he had "something to build on."

"It's good to get out there," said Wright, who started at third base for Single-A St. Lucie and went 0-for-3 at the plate in his first rehab game. "Hopefully the results will come, but for now, getting three at-bats, going out there and playing in the field for five innings, seeing some pitches -- some really dominant pitching."

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Mets captain David Wright started at third base and played five innings in the field for Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday in his first rehab game since last August.

Wright struck out in each of his first two at-bats before flying out to left field in his third and final at-bat in the top of the sixth inning. He was replaced after that at-bat, as he was only slated to play five innings.

The 35-year-old has been limited to just 75 games since the 2015 season amid neck, back, and shoulder injuries. His last major league game was on May 27, 2016 against the Dodgers at Citi Field.

The Mets (48-66) will play the rubber game of a three-game series with the Marlins (48-70) on Sunday afternoon at 1:10 p.m. on WPIX.

Mets notes

The Mets have won four of their last six games. ... Corey Oswalt has worked 5.0 or more innings in four straight
starts and has allowed three runs or fewer in five consecutive starts. ... Jerry Blevins has not allowed a run in his last 6.1 innings. During that span, he's allowed two hits and struck out six.

Things you should know about tonight's game...

1) The Mets' three-run fourth inning would be their busiest of the night on offense. Wilmer Flores hit a one-out double before Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo each walked, which set up Todd Frazier's three-run double to give the Mets a 3-0 lead.

Mets RHP Corey Oswalt allowed three runs on six hits in six innings against the Marlins on Saturday night in Miami.

Oswalt, who returned to the rotation following the injury to Steven Matz, pitched three scoreless innings before running into trouble in the fourth and fifth innings.

Starlin Castro hit a one-out single to get the Marlins going on offense in the fifth and Derek Dietrich followed it up with a double. Martin Pradio drove them both in with a two-run single to right field.

Matz is recovering from a flexor pronator strain

Aug 11 | 7:23PM

Mets pitcher Steven Matz delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami Sunday July 1 2018. (AP Photo/Gaston De Cardenas) (Gaston De Cardenas/AP)

Mets LHP Steven Matz pitched 56 pitches during a simulated game on Saturday and is expected to return to the team's rotation on Thursday, reports Matt Ehalt of NorthJersey.com.

Matz is recovering from a flexor pronator strain in his left forearm, which has sidelined him for multiple starts.

"Just going out there and treating it like a start day and seeing how the elbow responded. It responded really well," Matz said, according to NorthJersey.com. "I felt nothing wrong and I feel like I'm right where I need to be."

Manager Mickey Callaway and INF Jose Reyes reacted to the news that Wright will begin a rehab ssignment

Aug 11 | 6:47PM

Mets manager Mickey Callaway and INF Jose Reyes are happy to see 3B David Wright returning to baseball action on Sunday, when he will play five innings with Single-A St. Lucie.

"I think a lot of people want to get their eyes on him and see how the ball is coming off his bat, how he's moving around third, how he was throwing the ball," Callaway said before Saturday's game. "Everyone felt confident that he was in a good spot to go out and compete in a game."

Currently, the 35-year-old Wright's arm strength isn't great, according to Callaway, but his accuracy is there.

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Here's hoping David Wright can go out on his terms

Wright will play a minor league rehab game on Sunday

Mar 29, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets third baseman David Wright (5) in line prior to the game on opening day at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports (Gregory Fisher)

David Wright and the Mets have adjusted their expectations over the past few years, knowing that the captain's injuries have made it unlikely that he will ever again be a major league regular. But a variety of endings are still possible for his outstanding career, and Wright has more than earned a happy finale.

Here's hoping that Sunday's minor league rehab game, Wright's first since last summer, is the start of exactly that.

Every time Wright steps on a field, he is taking a calculated risk. On Monday, he could wake up to bad news emanating from his back or neck or shoulder. It isn't hard to imagine that he is close to a point where doctors tell him that is no longer wise to try. No one would be shocked if Sunday's game was his last as a professional baseball player.

The Mets (48-65) begin a three-game series on the road with the Marlins (47-70) on Saturday night at 7:10 p.m.

Mets notes

The Mets have won four of their last six games. ... Corey Oswalt has worked 5.0 or more innings in four straight
starts and has allowed three runs or fewer in five consecutive starts. ... Jerry Blevins has not allowed a run in his last 6.1 innings. During that span, he's allowed two hits and struck out six.

Things you should know about today's game...

1) DeGrom (6-7) snapped a four-game losing streak and picked up his first victory since June 18. The 30-year-old allowed four hits and a walk while recording his sixth double-digit strikeout performance of the season and the 27th of his career. DeGrom's 183 strikeouts are second in the National League behind Washington's Max Scherzer (216). Wednesday marked the first time in five starts he failed to pitch seven innings.

Mets RHP Zack Wheeler's scoreless innings streak may have snapped, but he secured yet another win in his start Friday night.

Wheeler entered this contest with the Marlins not allowing a single run over his last two starts. And he kept that streak going to start his night.

The righty got seven straight Marlins hitters out before an error by Amed Rosario allowed Miguel Rojas on base in the bottom of the third. Wheeler, though, would get out of the inning without letting the error hurt him.

Mets at Marlins, 7:10 p.m. on SNY

Mets begin a three-game set down in Miami

Aug 10 | 5:45PM

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The Mets (47-65) begin a three-game series on the road with the Marlins (47-69) on Friday night at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Mets notes

The Mets have won three of their last five games. They are also 23-28 on the road this season. ...The Mets' next 11 games with be played in five different cities. ...New York is ranked sixth with a .329 road OBP this season. ...The Mets managed to work 11 walks on Wednesday night against the Reds, which is the most in a game since 2008.

Mets Minor League Report: Alonso stays hot, Dunn bounces back

Aug 10 | 4:15PM

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Jul 15, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; USA infielder Peter Alonso (34) hits a two run home run in seventh inning against the World Team during the 2018 All Star Futures Game at Nationals Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports (Geoff Burke)

Every Friday, we'll be taking a look at how the Mets' top prospects (their MLB.com Top 100 Prospect rankings are in parenthesis) are faring in the minors...

Peter Alonso, 1B, Triple-A Las Vegas (No. 63) -- ETA 2018

The 23-year-old Alonso had a great week with Triple-A Las Vegas, going 6-for-13 with two homers, two doubles, and six RBI. His best night was a 4-for-5 night on Tuesday, where he was a triple shy of the cycle. Alonso's slash line has now rose to .251/.350/.556 with 13 homers and 49 RBI over 44 games with the 51s. His line on July 7 was .171/.330/.368. Assistant GM John Ricco said earlier last week that Alonso is entrenched in Triple-A for now.

On the latest episode of Shea Anything, Andy Martino is joined by guest co-host John Harper to talk about the team's trade deadline decisions, what the TBD front office should do in the offseason, and where this season fits in the history of disappointing Mets seasons of the past. A bonus listen…be sure to wait for John's fantastic David Cone story from 1992.

Don't forget - we want hear from you! Go to SNY.tv/SheaAnything and upload a video or audio clip of your take on the Mets. Keep it to 30 seconds or less, make it good, and you may be on the show!

Mets haven't yet decided what they want in next GM, so here's an opinion

Ben Cherington and Dan Duquette would fit; Josh Byrnes unlikely

It is too soon to say what type of general manager the Mets want to hire. Over the past few weeks, the organization has batted around names of potential candidates with a variety of backgrounds. There are many voices involved, from Fred and Jeff Wilpon to Omar Minaya, to John Ricco, and no consensus yet.

As the Mets weigh their options, here's an opinion from someone (uh, me) who has covered the organization for the better part of a decade: Hire a GM with deep experience and credibility in the game. Focus more on gravitas than scouting versus analytics, or any other particulars of philosophy. The best executives are the moderates who draw from all belief systems, anyway.

Latest on the Mets' GM search

The most important word to consider: Early

New York Mets assistant general manager John Ricco looks on before facing the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) (David Zalubowski/AP)

The most important word to understand about the Mets' search for their next general manager is "early." As in, ownership and the front office are in the brainstorming phase, batting around not just names but types.

When you hear Ben Cherington, Michael Chernoff, Dan Duquette, Jed Hoyer, Dan O'Dowd, and Jared Porter you think, "Wow, those are a lot of different philosophies and backgrounds." Indeed, the team is considering a wide variety of possibilities before narrowing its search.

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'Quarterrican': Best of Mets Players' Weekend nicknames

Seth Lugo's jersey will read 'Quarterrican'

Aug 9 | 8:00PM

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Jul 3, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Mets third baseman Wilmer Flores (4) celebrates hitting a home run with New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (21) during the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports (Nick Turchiaro)

MLB is returning Players' Weekend on Aug. 24 through Aug. 26, where the players will get to wear nicknames on the backs of their special non-traditional jerseys.

These are the best Mets' nicknames:

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Is Austin Jackson playing his way on to the Mets for 2019?

Jackson's offense has been tremendous while his defense has been the opposite

Austin Jackson is on fire since being signed by the Mets in late July. In 11 games since joining the team, he has two home runs, eight RBI and is batting .414.

Jackson, 31, signed a two-year, $6 million deal this past winter with the Giants, with whom he hit just .242 with 8 extra-base hits in 59 games. In early July, the Giants traded him to the Rangers, who released Jackson the next week. The Mets then signed him for the pro-rated league minimum after it was announced that Yoenis Cespedes would miss the rest of the season due to double heel surgery.

"Honestly, I didn't know what to expect coming over," he said after Wednesday's win. "It's one of those things where when your name is in the lineup you do your best to contribute to wins."

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Throwback Thursday: Mets infielder Wilmer Flores

Aug 9 | 2:00PM

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In the latest edition of Throwback Thursday, SNY travels back to 2013, when Wilmer Flores was learning new positions in Triple-A Las Vegas.

In the latest edition of Throwback Thursday, SNY travels back to 2013, when Wilmer Flores was learning new positions in Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Cy Young Award case for Mets ace Jacob deGrom

Pitcher. Wins. Don't. Matter.

Danny Abriano, SNY.tv | Twitter | Let's get this out of the way first...

Mets ace Jacob deGrom has six wins. Nationals ace Max Scherzer has 15 wins. It doesn't matter. The won/loss stat for pitchers, which is almost completely useless, should have zero bearing on who wins the Cy Young Award. It's team-dependent. It's archaic. It doesn't tell us anything about the performance of the pitcher it's attached to. It should go the way of the Dodo bird.

Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast - Former Mets pitcher Ed Lynch

Lynch joins Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo on the third episode

Aug 9 | 11:30AM

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On Episode 3 of Rain Delay Theater: The Podcast, Steve Gelbs and Wayne Randazzo are joined by former Mets pitcher and Cubs GM Ed Lynch. The guys discuss Ed's time with the Mets in the 1980's, as they became a championship contender, including great stories about Gary Carter and Keith Hernandez. Steve and Wayne also ask Lynch about being traded away from New York during the 1986 season, and about how being a GM has changed since his days in Chicago.